THE African continent marked Africa Day on Saturday with a call to realise the founding aspirations of the African Union (AU). Africa Day, observed annually on May 25, celebrates the achievements of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor…
KENYA’S President William Ruto has defended his decision to hire a private jet for his recent trip to the United States, citing the need to cut costs. This statement comes amid public concerns and media reports suggesting the expenditure amounted to…
A CLOSE ally of Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, was detained on Monday following their political movement’s open criticism of the country’s military rulers. The M5-RFP movement issued a strong statement on Friday against the colonels who seized…
THE authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have released a Polish man, Mariusz Majewski, who was recently sentenced to life in prison on espionage charges, Poland’s foreign minister announced Tuesday. Radek Sikorski shared the news on the social…
CHINA’S flagship economic cooperation programme is experiencing a resurgence after a pandemic-induced slowdown, with a significant focus on Africa, according to a Reuters analysis of lending, investment, and trade data. Chinese leaders emphasise billions of dollars committed to new construction projects and record…
ZAMBIA’S Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that over 90 percent of holders of its $3bn in international bonds have accepted its restructuring proposal, paving the way for the country to emerge from a prolonged default. Zambia defaulted more than…
KENYA is set to begin public hearings on Tuesday into allegations of human rights violations and abuses of power by British troops stationed in the country. The British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK), which maintains a permanent base in…
Chad’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Allamaye Halina, unveiled his inaugural government on Monday, signalling the conclusion of a three-year period of military governance in the arid nation. Trojan News reports that the cabinet decree, broadcast on public television, retained senior…
THE new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, stands as an architectural marvel with its sky-blue glass facade and airport-like opulence. Inside, passengers navigate through escalators and state-of-the-art amenities, including modern ticketing counters and plush waiting…
GHANA’S cocoa regulator, COCOBOD, will borrow up to $1.5bn by September to finance the 2024/25 cocoa purchases and compensate for low output, according to two COCOBOD sources. The world’s second-largest cocoa producer, after Cote d’Ivoire, relies on an annual syndicated…
